[India] New Delhi Tim David of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) had a clear game plan, according to Indian batting veteran Cheteshwar Pujara, who hailed David’s performance against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Saturday.

He felt that the batsman’s confidence was bolstered by this clarity, which enabled him to play well and take advantage of the chance.

He seemed to have a clear strategy for the strokes he wanted to play on that surface and to be aware of the lengths the bowlers would bowl. It’s easier when you have clarity. However, he made the most of this chance, and I have no doubt that this will increase his confidence.” ESPNcricinfo took a quotation from Cheteshwar Pujara.

Tim David’s performance also pleased former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu, who emphasized his capacity to play a superb innings under duress. He thought an even larger score might have been achieved with a stronger partnership and commended his pace throughout the innings.

“He took his time and produced a great knock under pressure. He had such a lovely speed throughout the innings. For RCB, it would have been 120 or 130 if he had a partner. However, some incredible batting. said Ambati Rayudu.

Following an ugly collapse in which they lost seven wickets for only 42 runs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) managed to score 95 runs because to Tim David’s 50 off 25 balls.

Even though they lost, David’s impactful fifty earned him Player of the Match.

In the current Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated RCB by five wickets with eleven balls remaining on Saturday at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, despite Josh Hazlewood’s incredible 3/14 stint giving RCB hope.

With their third straight loss in Bengaluru, RCB extended their losing streak at home. The teams’ next meeting is scheduled for Mullanpur on Sunday, April 20.